Respite Care in Mokena, IL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mokena, IL: the local picture

3,788

residents 65 or older (19% of Mokena)

79%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Will County)

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mokena ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mokena live with someone: 79% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 867 Mokena residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (28% in Will County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Mokena ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mokena compared with Will County and Illinois

Census figure	Mokena	Will County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.3%	7.5%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	3.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,772	$72,666	—

Older residents in towns around Mokena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Frankfort, IL	1.6 mi	3,453	21%
Frankfort Square, IL	3.9 mi	1,480	22%
Orland Hills, IL	4.6 mi	674	22%
Tinley Park, IL	4.6 mi	11,808	27%
New Lenox, IL	5.0 mi	3,244	23%
Orland Park, IL	5.5 mi	14,391	29%

Hospices serving Mokena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Frankfort)	Frankfort, IL	3.1 mi	(815) 469-7100
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois	Tinley Park, IL	3.2 mi	(708) 781-4400
Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care	Joliet, IL	5.1 mi	(815) 740-4104
Providence Hospice	Homer Glen, IL	6.6 mi	(800) 509-2800
Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Flossmoor, IL	10 mi	(773) 941-4838

Nursing homes near Mokena (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Smith Crossing	Orland Park, IL	1.9 mi	4 of 5	92	(708) 326-2300
Frankfort Terrace	Frankfort, IL	4.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(815) 469-3156
Alden Estates Of Orland Park	Orland Park, IL	4.5 mi	2 of 5	200	(708) 403-6500
Warren Barr Orland Park	Orland Park, IL	6.7 mi	3 of 5	275	(708) 349-8300

Straight-line miles from the center of Mokena. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Mokena

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,398 monthly median income of Mokena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Mokena: common questions

Which hospices serve Mokena?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Mokena ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (Frankfort), Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Illinois, Lightways Hospice And Serious Illness Care.

How much does respite care cost in Mokena?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,398 monthly median income of Mokena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Mokena. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Illinois.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Mokena, IL